{"id":917,"date":"2015-01-30T14:19:11","date_gmt":"2016-03-09T19:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"\/what-you-need-know-about-tax-extensions"},"modified":"2025-03-16T16:39:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T23:39:19","slug":"lo-que-debe-saber-sobre-las-prorrogas-fiscales-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/como-obtener-una-prorroga-fiscal\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00f3mo obtener una pr\u00f3rroga fiscal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-917-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tax_Extension_Guide_2023.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tax_Extension_Guide_2023.mp4\">https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tax_Extension_Guide_2023.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>Ha llegado la primavera y el 15 de abril estar\u00e1 aqu\u00ed antes de que nos demos cuenta, pero muchos de nosotros no estaremos listos para presentar nuestra declaraci\u00f3n de la renta en menos de un mes.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, the IRS allows taxpayers to request an extension of time to file, as long as the request is received by the original filing deadline (April 15). In this article, we&#8217;ll go over how to get a tax extension and how to handle your new deadline.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11492 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6964138-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tax-extension\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6964138-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6964138-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6964138-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6964138-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6964138-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6964138-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6964138-640x426.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.e-file.com\/filing-extension.php?utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_source=irscom&#038;utm_campaign=extension&#038;utm_term=text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><b>&gt; Get a Personal Tax Extension<\/b><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Tax Extensions: Everything You Need To Know<\/h2>\n<p>Hay algunas cosas importantes que debe saber<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/articles\/normas-y-directrices-para-la-prorroga-fiscal\/\"> extensiones fiscales<\/a> before relying on one to postpone your filing obligations. We checked in with some tax experts to find out what to do if you need a tax extension, and how to file an application. Here are their answers:<\/p>\n<h3><b>\u00bfEs posible que alguien consiga una pr\u00f3rroga fiscal? \u00bfIncluso yo?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, it is true \u2014 anyone can get a tax extension. Even you!<\/p>\n<p>Mark Luscombe, analista principal de CCH (una empresa de Wolters Kluwer) dice: \"Puede obtener una pr\u00f3rroga autom\u00e1tica de seis meses para presentar su<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/articles\/como-presentar-la-declaracion-federal-de-la-renta\/\"> declaraci\u00f3n federal de la renta<\/a> presentando un Formulario 4868 (Solicitud de Pr\u00f3rroga Autom\u00e1tica del Plazo para Presentar la Declaraci\u00f3n del Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas F\u00edsicas de los EE.UU.) antes de la fecha de vencimiento de la declaraci\u00f3n de la renta, el 15 de abril\".<\/p>\n<p>However, Luscombe cautions, you must remember that \u201cthis is an extension to file the return, not an extension to pay the taxes due.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When you submit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/articles\/como-rellenar-el-formulario-de-prorroga-fiscal-4868\/\"> Formulario 4868 del IRS<\/a>, you should estimate how much you owe for that tax year (this is where some professional help goes a long way) and include payment for any taxes due to avoid interest, penalties, and late fees which will otherwise accumulate until your return is filed.<\/p>\n<p>Tax Form 4868 is called \u201cAutomatic Extension\u201d because all you need to do is submit Tax Form 4868 (in lieu of your income tax return) by the April 15 deadline and the IRS will automatically grant you an extension of time to file. You do not need to do anything else to get a tax extension.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11493 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-7876101-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"extensi\u00f3n fiscal\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-7876101-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-7876101-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-7876101-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-7876101-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-7876101-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-7876101-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-7876101-640x426.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>\u00bfCu\u00e1nto dura una pr\u00f3rroga fiscal?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>A Federal income tax extension is good for six months, which extends your filing deadline from April 15 to Oct. 15. But remember, you still have to pay your taxes on time.<\/p>\n<h3><b>\u00bfCu\u00e1les son los primeros pasos que debo dar para obtener una pr\u00f3rroga fiscal?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Como con cualquier asunto fiscal, siempre es mejor tomar medidas lo antes posible. Hay un l\u00edmite de tiempo para solicitar una pr\u00f3rroga fiscal, por lo que debe ser consciente de su situaci\u00f3n personal para determinar si necesita un<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/articles\/por-que-necesitara-una-prorroga-fiscal\/\"> pr\u00f3rroga del plazo de presentaci\u00f3n<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you are already feeling like you may need an extension to file or could have difficulty paying the amount owed in April, it\u2019s best to act early,\u201d says Niall Wells, CFO of Planwise, an online budgeting tool. \u201cPrepare yourself mentally by taking some time to understand your situation, seek the advice of a professional or contact the IRS.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Una vez que haya decidido que desea solicitar una pr\u00f3rroga fiscal, tendr\u00e1 que elegir un m\u00e9todo para solicitarla.<\/p>\n<p><b>Actualmente existen tres formas de obtener una pr\u00f3rroga fiscal:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Electronically file (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/como-presentar-la-declaracion-de-la-renta-por-internet-3\/\">e-file<\/a>) Formulario de impuestos 4868 en l\u00ednea<\/li>\n<li>File a paper Tax Form 4868 by mail<\/li>\n<li>Pay all or part of your income tax due (what you expect to owe) with your credit card or debit card using the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Se recomienda que lea las instrucciones del formulario 4868 antes de presentarlo para asegurarse de que entiende los detalles del formulario.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11495 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Screenshot-2025-02-27-185840-1024x173.png\" alt=\"tax-extension-dates\" width=\"640\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Screenshot-2025-02-27-185840-1024x173.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Screenshot-2025-02-27-185840-300x51.png 300w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Screenshot-2025-02-27-185840-768x130.png 768w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Screenshot-2025-02-27-185840-18x3.png 18w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Screenshot-2025-02-27-185840.png 1230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>\u00bfEs buena idea solicitar una pr\u00f3rroga? \u00bfO es mejor presentarla normalmente si puedo?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Well, it depends on your situation, but we believe that it\u2019s generally better to file an \u201cextended\u201d tax return than a poorly-made or inaccurate tax return. You might also ask yourself what the point of asking for an extension is if you still have to pay your taxes on time.<\/p>\n<p>Well, the extension is better used for people who, for whatever reason, can\u2019t file an accurate tax return with all the deductions and other adjustments that apply to them; in such a case, it\u2019s better to ask for the extension, pay an overestimation of what your final tax liability will be, then file a return as soon as possible once you feel more confident about your documentation.<\/p>\n<p>\"Las pr\u00f3rrogas permiten a los contribuyentes reunir toda la informaci\u00f3n necesaria para presentar a tiempo una declaraci\u00f3n completa y exacta sin que se les imponga una multa por presentaci\u00f3n tard\u00eda\", explica Ron Michelson, contable de Fiske &amp; Co.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome people use the extension to procrastinate and would just rather not file their return until the extended due date in October.<\/p>\n<p>The most important point is to make sure that the taxpayer needs to estimate the tax they owe as best as they can, to avoid waiting until October and then getting hit with late filing penalties going back to April.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, just because the extension allows you to file until October 15 doesn\u2019t mean that <i>you have<\/i> to do so until then to do so. An extra month should be enough to gather all the information you were missing to file a return without incurring in excessive penalties if you ended up underpaying on April.<\/p>\n<h3><b>\u00bfY si estoy en el ej\u00e9rcito o trabajando en el extranjero, y no hay manera de que pueda presentar mi declaraci\u00f3n de impuestos o una pr\u00f3rroga fiscal a tiempo?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cSpecial rules apply for those that are outside of the U.S. or serving in a combat zone,\u201d says Niall Wells, CFO of Planwise. \u201cIt is important to note that even if your extension for filing is granted, this does not extend your time to pay any amounts owing, and you may still incur interest and penalties if you do not remit the amounts payable by the April deadline.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/military-tax-extension\/\">READ: How to File a Tax Extension If You\u2019re In the Military<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Esto significa que es crucial que planifique con antelaci\u00f3n y gestione sus finanzas en consecuencia. Si no presenta su declaraci\u00f3n de la renta a tiempo y no solicita una pr\u00f3rroga antes del 15 de abril, los recargos e intereses de demora ser\u00e1n \"cuantiosos\", advierte Wells.<\/p>\n<p>\"Afortunadamente, existen opciones para pagar a plazos, aunque esto puede seguir acumulando intereses y sanciones\", dice.<\/p>\n<h3><b>\u00bfQui\u00e9n suele solicitar una pr\u00f3rroga fiscal?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>In most cases, individuals applying for an extension are <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.taxact.com\/reasons-to-file-a-tax-extension\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">those who have complicated financial situations<\/a> and need more time to assemble their tax return. Tax extensions are usually requested by people and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/articles\/how-to-file-business-tax-extension\/\"> empresas<\/a> que no tengan toda la informaci\u00f3n lista para presentar antes del 15 de abril.<\/p>\n<p>\"Por ejemplo, muy a menudo los contribuyentes que han invertido en sociedades o corporaciones S no reciben sus K-1 de estas entidades hasta despu\u00e9s de la fecha original de vencimiento del 15 de abril. Las declaraciones de estas entidades no vencen hasta el 15 de septiembre, con pr\u00f3rrogas\", dice Ron Michelson, CPA de Fiske &amp; Co. CPA.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Bien, estoy listo para solicitar una pr\u00f3rroga fiscal. \u00bfQu\u00e9 tengo que hacer?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Recuerde que un<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/articles\/las-ventajas-de-una-prorroga-fiscal\/\"> extensi\u00f3n de impuestos<\/a> le da m\u00e1s tiempo para presentar su declaraci\u00f3n de la renta, pero no ampl\u00eda el plazo para pagar los impuestos que debe de ese a\u00f1o. Siempre se espera que usted pague su impuesto sobre la renta al IRS a tiempo o de lo contrario se le cobrar\u00e1n cargos por mora, multas e intereses. Esto significa que debe saber cu\u00e1ntos impuestos debe y estar preparado para presentar el pago antes del 15 de abril, solicite o no una pr\u00f3rroga fiscal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe first step in requesting an extension is to estimate your tax for the year based on the information that you have at the time of the extension,\u201d says Ron Michelson, a CPA with Fiske &amp; Co.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf the IRS determines you made no attempt to estimate your tax for the extension, the extension could be disallowed which could result in late filing penalties.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hay 3 maneras diferentes que usted puede elegir para solicitar una pr\u00f3rroga para presentar - usted puede e-file Formulario de Impuestos 4868 en l\u00ednea, presentar un formulario en papel 4868 por correo, o utilizar EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System) para pagar la totalidad o parte de su impuesto sobre la renta adeudado con su tarjeta de cr\u00e9dito \/ d\u00e9bito. Considere todas sus opciones y elija el m\u00e9todo que m\u00e1s le convenga.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Si obtengo una pr\u00f3rroga fiscal, \u00bfestoy sujeto a un aumento de los intereses o a retrasos en los pagos?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cWhen you make an extension you are extending the filing due date of the return,\u201d says Ron Michelson, a CPA with Fiske &amp; Co. \u201cAlthough you are not required to make a payment of the taxes you estimate are due, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/newsroom\/taxpayers-should-know-that-an-extension-to-file-is-not-an-extension-to-pay-taxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form 4868 does not extend the time to pay taxes<\/a>.\"<\/p>\n<p>He adds, \u201cIf you do not pay the taxes that you owe, in general interest and penalties will be charged on any underpayment.\u201d That is because even if you estimate your tax liability and pay, coming up short on it means getting penalties added on the missing amount.<\/p>\n<p>For example, say that you estimated and paid $10,000 in taxes but your actual liability is $12,000; that means you owe $2,000 in missing taxes plus however many extra months it takes you to file your return in interest.<\/p>\n<p>Para los contribuyentes que no puedan pagar la totalidad de los impuestos que adeudan antes de la fecha l\u00edmite del 15 de abril, el IRS ofrece algunos<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/articles\/opciones-del-plan-de-pago-de-impuestos-del-irs\/\"> opciones de pago<\/a> (como un<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/articles\/formulario-9465-solicitud-de-acuerdo-de-pago-a-plazos\/\"> acuerdo de pago a plazos<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11494 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-olly-927022-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"extensi\u00f3n fiscal\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-olly-927022-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-olly-927022-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-olly-927022-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-olly-927022-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-olly-927022-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-olly-927022-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pexels-olly-927022-640x426.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Filing A Tax Return Extension: FAQ<\/h2>\n<p><b>1. What is a tax return extension?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Getting an extension for your tax return means that the due date for submitting your federal income tax return is postponed by six months. Essentially, for a regular taxpayer, this means the deadline moves from April 15 (Tax Day) to October 15 of the same year.<\/p>\n<p><b>2. Does getting a tax return extension means I can pay my taxes late too?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>No. An extension only gives you more time to <i>archivo <\/i>a tax return, not more time to pay any taxes owed. If you want to avoid penalties if you filed for an extension, you should estimate your federal taxes and pay them by the due date.<\/p>\n<p><b>3. How do I file for a tax return extension?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>You have to submit Form 4868 ((Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return) to the IRS if you want an extension to file your federal return. You have the option to do it electronically through the IRS Free File System or using your tax software of choice. It can also be done through snail mail with a paper form.<\/p>\n<p><b>4. Can anyone qualify for an extension?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Most taxpayers qualify for an extension just by submitting Form 4868 to the IRS before April 15. Also, taxpayers living abroad usually get an automatic extension without needing to file any forms previously.<\/p>\n<p><b>5. Does the IRS send confirmation for approved extension requests?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>People who file for an extension electronically will receive confirmation from the IRS when their extension is approved. Those who apply through regular mail won\u2019t receive confirmation if their application is approved, but will be contacted in case the IRS <i>denies their request. <\/i>In both cases, approval is usually automatic if the information on the form is correct and submitted on time.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring has arrived and April 15 will be here before we know it, but many of us won\u2019t be ready to file our tax returns in less than a month. Thankfully, the IRS allows taxpayers to request an extension of time to file, as long as the request is received by the original filing deadline [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":11491,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32,37,39],"tags":[48],"class_list":["post-917","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tax-extensions","category-paying-taxes","category-tax-strategies","tag-tax-extension"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/917","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=917"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/917\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12219,"href":"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/917\/revisions\/12219"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11491"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=917"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=917"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=917"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}